Empire State Karate
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2 of these schools are based in Smithtown; the others serve Smithtown from towns including Lake Ronkonkoma (6 mi), Port Jefferson Station (10 mi) and Patchogue (12 mi).
22 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 17, 2026
Karate schools listed for Smithtown, NY fill the 24 cards on this page. The style each one teaches, its junior classes and its grading schedule are taken from its own website, alongside public review scores.

The 24 schools on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 1,787 reviews; 12 have 50 or more reviews and 23 are rated 4.5 or higher. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise quality (86%), professionalism (83%) and value (71%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "confidence", "skills" and "atmosphere". 22 are open on Saturdays and 5 on Sundays. 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 20 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1997. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 11 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the schools on this page; 16 publish a contact page; 16 list a public email and 3 take bookings online. We count these figures across the schools on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the school before you enroll.
Bookings are taken through their own sites by 3 of the 24 schools. When you book, say your age and whether you have trained before, since the beginner group and the main class are often different hours. Confirm which one you are walking into.
- “Michael Pam really helped my son’s confidence in everyday life and gives him something to really look forward to and strive towards goals.” — from a review of Michael Pam's Black Belt Champions
- “We’ve been coming here for two years and the instructors are phenomenal with my son and have given him such confidence in his strength and abilities.” — from a review of Busto's Martial Arts
- “Our boys have become stronger, more confident and have more self-discipline since starting karate here.” — from a review of United Martial Arts Center
- “Love this dojo. My boys have been coming here for 3 years, and they've learned so much about discipline, hard work, patience as well as skills.” — from a review of Heijoshin Dojo
- “Sifu Mike is a knowledgeable and patient instructor who makes you want to give your best then push it further.” — from a review of Vision Martial Arts
Excerpts from public reviews of the schools listed on this page.